41 h. ago 'Fire risk' warning as people should 'stop using' these tumble dryers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a safety alert

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67 h. ago 'Cold weather health alert' warning map shows where Brits most at risk

Health agency bosses have warned elderly people as well as vulnerable young adults are at risk amid the cold spell with officials warning of impacts on health services

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3 d. ago The entirely FREE way you can get your sheets dry inside this winter, without using an airer or a tumble dryer

RUNNING your tumble dryer during the winter can be a quick way to rack up your energy bills. Instead, opt for this entirely free hack that will have your bed sheets dry in no time. While air drying is a popular technique during the summer months, the savvy step often isn't possible throughout the winter....

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3 d. ago ‘Rise in deaths’ predicted as amber cold health alerts issued in northern England

UKHSA warns vulnerable and elderly people may be at risk with temperatures to drop severely overnightAmber cold health alerts have been issued for northern England, with low temperatures predicted to cause a “rise in deaths” among vulnerable and elderly people.The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued two amber warnings for north-east and north-west England, which will be in place between 8pm on Sunday until midday on Monday 5 January. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Dry bed sheets without tumble dryer or airer using expert's 'best' tip

Expert shares how to dry bedding indoors during winter when you don't have an airer or tumble dryer

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3 d. ago 'I tried a heated airer to dry clothes over winter and ditched my tumble dryer'

The heated airer costs from 9p per hour to run so is significantly cheaper than a tumble dryer

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7 d. ago Millions issued fire risk warning over 'flammable' product ahead of Christmas

Skin products used by millions of people pose a serious fire risk, experts warn

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1 week ago Family will wake up homeless on Christmas after tumble dryer fire devastation

Claire Sayonas, 39, was at home with her youngest daughter when she heard a "little pop" from the kitchen before the devastating blaze ripped through her Anfield home

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2 w. ago How much it actually costs to run a dehumidifier, according to experts

These versatile machines can also dry laundry at a lower cost than a tumble dryer

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2 w. ago Urgent fire risk warning over 85,000 Candy, Hoover and Haier tumble dryers

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued an urgent safety warning over 85,000 tumble dryers that pose a serious fire risk - and owners are advised to stop using them immediately

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2 w. ago Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK at risk of catching fire as shoppers told ‘stop using immediately’

A MAJOR safety alert has been issued after more than 85,000 tumble dryers in homes across the UK were found to pose a serious fire risk. The government has warned that thousands of integrated heat-pump tumble dryers made by Haier and a string of well-known brands could burst into flames due to a dangerous electrical...

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2 w. ago Urgent warning as 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

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2 w. ago Government issues major warning as 85,000 tumble dryers present fire risk

An urgent safety check has been issued for heat pump tumble dryers with Brits being told 'do not use'.

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2 w. ago Urgent warning 85,000 tumble dryers in UK risk catching fire

Eight brands are affected by the warning and are at risk of catching fire

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2 w. ago Thousands of UK tumble dryers 'must not be used' due to 'fire risk'

Eight brands have issued product safety notices

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2 w. ago 'Risk' warning as record levels of people in hospital with flu

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a warning

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3 w. ago Consuming lots of energy drinks may raise heart disease and stroke risk, say doctors

Study cites case of otherwise fit and healthy man in his 50s who had a stroke after eight-drink-a-day habitHeavy consumption of energy drinks may raise the risk of heart disease and pose a serious risk of stroke, doctors have warned.Millions of people worldwide regularly drink the products, which are non-alcoholic and typically contain more than 150mg of caffeine per litre, very high glucose-based sugar content and varying quantities of other chemicals. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Pharmacist issues Christmas Day warning for anyone who takes weight loss jabs

A clinical pharmacist has warned that millions of people using weight loss jabs risk vomiting on Christmas Day if they overindulge in rich festive food and drink

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